🌟 Community Connections Episode Alert # 42: Atiyah Harmon, Founder and Executive Director of Black Girls Love Math🌟
What if every girl who loved math—or was afraid of it—had a community to help her thrive?
In this powerful conversation, Katrina Pratt Roebuck sits down with Atiyah Harmon, founder and Executive Director of Black Girls Love Math, to discuss how she’s exponentially increasing the number of Black girls in STEM fields. Born from a midnight inspiration during the pandemic, this 5-year-old organization is transforming lives across Philadelphia, Camden, Delaware, and Brooklyn.
In this interview, you’ll discover:
– How Black Girls Love Math serves girls K-12 through after-school programs, weekend workshops, and STEM camps
– Why representation matters: The “See Her in STEM” initiative connects girls with Black and brown women in STEM career
– How the program serves both girls who love math AND those who fear it
– Real pathways from middle school to college with scholarship opportunities
– How schools (public, private, charter, and Catholic) can partner with the organization.
Atiyah’s personal story—from being a math person who didn’t know career options beyond accounting to becoming a 20+ year educator creating opportunities she wished she’d had—will inspire anyone passionate about education equity and youth empowerment.
Key Programs Mentioned:
24-week school-year programming (12 weeks fall, 12 weeks spring)
8-week weekend programs for non-partner schools
Week-long STEM summer camps
“STEM Sheroes” career exposure initiative
Teacher training opportunities
15:1 student-to-instructor ratio for personalized attention.
🔗 Access Services or Get Involved: 🌐 Website: https://blackgirlslovemath.org 📸 Instagram: @blackgirlslovemath 💸 Donate or Volunteer: https://blackgirlslovemath.org (donate button and volunteer form available)